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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.64, 12,483.60 and 5,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.64, 12,483.60 and 5,508 is: 7,602.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.64 : 12,483.60 = 5,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.64/12,483.60 = 5,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.64x = 12,483.60 × 5,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.64x = 68,759,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,759,668.80/9,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.26

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